My bad Poetess, I didn't have my glasses on! But thank you for the support! I haven't gotten around to reading any of your fics yet, but I will! That goes for every one else who reviewed, thank you so much. It's so much harder writing a good Dragonball Z fic in my opinion than my claim to fame GW, But thanks for the reviews everyone! I'm always appreciative! Please review this one as well! Enjoy! Also I apologize about posting the wrong thing! As some of you might know this fic was reformatted and redone all together so that was from another fic...so here's my real chapter 3,Please review this one as well and Enjoy!

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The two stood there in dramatic fashion awaiting the other to make the first move, it seemed fitting enough, but possibly too exaggerated for the simplicity of the situation.

"You know Kakarot I am no stranger to the basketball arena, I can contend rather well."

The growing smirk on Vegeta's face forced Goku to smile.

"So I've heard Vegeta...I respect you in every aspect."

"Then make the first move Kakarot."

"Alright however..."

It was then Goku took to his attack, placing the ball on the court with a simple cross. Vegeta bit to defend the move but Goku wisely pulled up firing a long distance shot, draining it nothing but net. Vegeta threw the ball back into Goku's chest with a dark grin as he continued.

"You don't have two son's and not know how to play a little bit yourself."

"Fair enough...come now!"

Goku started his drive again dribbling slowly as Vegeta followed. Goku quickly went to a spin move but was only cut off by a streaking Vegeta. Once more Goku went to his cross, but Vegeta stayed on him tight. His defense was superior. He flowed to the ball like water, and Goku was pinned at almost every move, Goku again went to his jumper, this time it was a fade away. Again Vegeta was not prepared for this move, and as expected Goku landed a perfect shot.

"For a big guy you sure shoot allot."

"You leave me no options Vegeta."

"Check."

Goku checked the ball, and Vegeta bounced it back readying himself for defense once again.

*****

"You know Vegeta isn't fairing too good."

Bulma looked over at Videl with a gaze.

"He's only getting started Videl."

Bulma shot off a big proud smile as they all refocus on the court.

******

Goku began to drive quickly again this time he actually blew past the tight nit defense of Vegeta driving in for the lay up. Goku's grin was wide as he felt a 3-0 lead coming with his finger roll. Vegeta however was not amuse, coming from behind pinning the leather ball to the steel back board with a loud crash. Vegeta scoffed pulling the ball down to the ground.

"Not this time Kakarot!"

"Ah man!"

Goku landed turning as quick as he could to get back on defense, but Vegeta put the play to rest with authority. The two hand tomahawk made the goal shake and the group shout out with the pain felt on the back board. With that jam, several people began to stop as they were passing by on the out side of the fence with a curious lean, watching the contest. Vegeta laughed as he checked the ball to Goku, whom now was smiling again. The thrill they were beginning to feel was one close to that of combat and there was no way ether one was going down. Vegeta began to dribble in between his legs before taking off to Goku's left, he stopped pulling back and setting to shoot. Goku immediately took to the air to pluck the ball out of the sky. Vegeta beamed at him chuckling. Goku cringed as he knew he made a mistake. Vegeta easily pulled up draining the shot. He laughed as more people slowly began to watch.

"2 all." Videl shouted.

Vegeta walked back to the take out point shaking his finger.

"That was just poor Kakarot, you should know as a defender you never leave your feet until you get a commitment."

"Yeah I know...but it's a lot of game left."

"Exactly what I like to hear Kakarot! Never say die!"

Vegeta took to the offensive again and Goku quickly snapped after him on defense.

******

"Alright Vegeta! You can do it hun!"

Bulma shouted as she pumped her fist in excitement. Chi-Chi too was joining in the cheering calling for Goku's victory. Krillin and the others were participating much the same, with the exception of Piccolo whom just seemed to be enjoying the skill the two were emitting. Roshi watched observing the contest in his great wisdom, stroking his beard as his dark shades gave off a worldly flash.

"Those two push themselves to the limit in all that they do, it's amazing the skills they possess even in just a simple basketball game."

"This in no way is a basketball game." Sharpner added.

"Definitely."

Erasa nodded in agreement. Roshi continued to run a stray hand down his beard.

"Yes there is only one thing that separates this from your average game."

"Is it the extraordinary skill Master?" Dende spoke up.

"No...there are no cheerleaders in short skirts! Wahehehe!"

The whole group promptly fell over in the tradition so well know to anime. Bulma was the first to rebound.

"Say where is Trunks, he loves basketball?"

Chi-Chi looked around as well.

"Yeah so does Goten...wonder where those two are?"

******

Trunks lead the charge as the three walked deeper into the cave dark cave. The tunnel was a long one, filled with different rock formations and the sounds of rushing water still echoing just in the distance. Trunks looked around still radiating with Super Sayain energy.

"Hey Trunks when do you think we'll find where that water sound is coming from."

Trunks sighed heavily shrugging.

"Dunno Goten but hopefully it's soon we've been walking for almost like 15 minutes."

"It's close."

Trunks stopped looking at Amber as she closed her eyes, almost as if to feel out the cavern ahead. Trunks looked forward again hoping to catch a peak of what his gorgeous accomplice was talking about.

"Amber, how do you know?"

"Call me crazy Trunks but I've been feeling like I've been being pulled here ever since the day I found this cavern. Dreams about what was deep in the depths of these walls have been coming to me for so long."

They continued to walk looking around.

"So how come you never tried to check it out?"

"I've been to scared Goten...but now that you and Trunks are with me I feel much safer."

Trunks blushed again.

"Yeah I wouldn't let anything happen to you Amber."

Amber ran up next Trunks with a smile and a hit of blush herself.

"That's so sweet Trunks, I knew I could trust in you. Your like my hero or something?"

"Really?"

"Yeah you're super strong, and brave. I wish I could be like you."

"It's no biggie, I'll show you some tricks sometime."

Goten rolled his eyes as Amber was hanging onto him tightly, the grip became closer and tighter as Amber jumped from a pack of bats fluttering past. The two then quickly separated as they realized exactly how close they had gotten. Goten again rolled his eyes. They should just kiss and get it over with, jeez.

"Wait I feel like we're close guys!"

Trunks looked at Amber with a smile.

"How close?"

It only took a few steps for all three of them to fall deeper into the dark nadir of the cave.

******

"4-2 Vegeta!"

Videl barked out as Vegeta had landed another jump shot taking, advantage of his Super Sayain counter part. Vegeta again checked the ball going to a behind the back crossover almost instantly as he brought the ball up court, Goku however picked the ball off as it came back to Vegeta's left

"Way too slow Vegeta!"

Vegeta clutched his teeth as he rebounded on defense, hustling back to the play, only to be left on the ground from another Goku cross over . The some what larger crowd yelled out with excitement as Goku laid it in. It was now 4-3. Again the ball was check and the two went back at it with Goku once more trying his best to get around the cat like Vegeta; whom covered him like a glove. Goku quickly shot a bounce pass to himself off the back board and with a ruthless aggression slammed it down hard. Vegeta scoffed as Goku tauntingly hung on the rim slightly before letting go. The crowd applauded and whooped at the battle.

"4 all!"

Goku checked the ball hard into Vegeta's chest forcing him to return the favor as play started again. Goku once more tried to go to his killer cross.

"Too many times Kakarot!"

Vegeta intercepted the ball turning to shoot instantly, and again Vegeta drained the shot. Who the victor would be at this point was unclear, but one thing was certain, it was going to be a seesaw battle to the bitter end.

******

"Hey Trunks...you okay."

Trunks slowly opened his eyes to Amber smacking his face in an attempt to revive him. Goten cocked his head quizzically as they both watched him sit up and look around.

"Whaaa...what happened?"

"We fell Trunks, you hit your head. You've been down for sometime but I took care of you."

Trunks rubbed his hand across the knot beginning to form on the tip of his cranium.

"Geez thanks..."

"Don't mention it!" Amber smiled.

"Whoa!"

Trunks turned to look at the beautiful cave. It's walls illuminated a purplish haze color with ancient markings of all kinds across the many sides. It was definitely a sight to be hold with the numerous crystallizations all over the cavern, hanging down from it's circular form. In the center was a huge under ground lake and a water fall that shot from another caver just slightly under the whole they had fallen through. Trunks pulled himself to his feet still looking around slightly lost. Not waiting for Trunks to finish taking in the scenery, Amber quickly scampered off towards the large water fall.

"Wait! It might be dangerous over there!" He said alertly.

Amber stopped, motioning for Trunks to follow. Naturally he did without a second thought. Goten shook his head and followed, running with them to the area of interest. Amber halted in front of the large wall looking up into it's Emerald covering. Ancient scriptures were written across the wall with pictures of warriors of old. The three gazed in marvel as Amber ran her hand across it, outwardly feeling it out.

"I feel connected to this place somehow...I don't know why but I do."

Goten put his hand on the wall starring at it blankly. He then placed his ear to it moving his eyes as if there was a conversation going on the side. He then tapped it with the back of his hand.

"Hey uh, Trunks? I think Amber is a loon...I don't sense anything."

"Shut up Goten, if she feels something it's there okay!?"

"Gawd you suck Trunks! Whatever happened to us!?"

"US? What us!?"

"Me and You, without her!"

"Hey she's cool!"

"Yeah you just wanna do..."

Trunks quickly grabbed Goten by his shirt.

"Shut up!"

Goten quickly turned his middle figure up into a more offensive gesture at his long time friend.

"Make me!"

The two promptly turned into Super Sayains, growling with scowls written across their faces.

Amber quickly backed away as the wall gave off a deep glow in response to the two Sayains massive energy levels.

"Trunks!"

She grabbed him by the shoulder pointing at the large barrier. Trunks and Goten both looked at the wall with estranged looks, they saw nothing.

"Told you she was whacked..."

Trunks tossed Goten down, quickly rushing over to Amber.

"Are you okay?"

"Y...yes. Can we just go now?"

"You sure?"

"Yeah...."

Trunks scooped up Amber flying back towards the whole leaving Goten to follow sulkily.

******

"10 up! Game point!"

Videl sat on the edge of her seat as Goku and Vegeta again sat in battle position. They exhaled heavily, dripping with sweat from the duel. The crowd on the outside had grown incredibly large as bystanders in the park had paused to watch. They cheered and screamed with excitement. It was time for the last hurrah. Vegeta checked Goku the ball as everyone was getting louder. Goku returned it with a bounce slowly walking the ball up court. The two had removed the challenging smirks from their faces and replaced tem with determined glares. Vegeta quickly took to the offensive, driving towards the goal. Goku followed in bound step for step with the Sayain prince. Vegeta did a gorgeous move spinning towards the goal. He took to the air in a similar fashion going for the 360 finish. Goku's eyes widened as his fate seemed sealed. Bulma jumped to her feet with the rest of the crowd.

"Vegeta never misses the 360, it's over!"

Vegeta how ever did. The ball shot upwards as the crowd gasped with disappointment. Goku quickly rebounded clearing the miss. Vegeta took after him swiftly. He knew Goku was going to shoot soon as he set his feet. He was aware of the potency of Goku's shot and if he didn't get there in time to disrupt the play, it was game for Kakarot. Failure was not an option as he sprinted hard to the perimeter were Goku stood looking at the basket. Vegeta was dead on as Goku quickly pulled to fire the final blow, and jumping was he, putting a well placed hand in his face. It worked as the shot rung off the rim towards the other side of the court. Vegeta and Goku both scrambled with a grunt, chasing the loose ball down. They both dove simultaneously gripping the slick surface in an attempt to rip it away from the other. The ball shot loose farther down court as the two crawled over each other in a desperate scuttle to regain possession. It was Goku who came up with the ball, braking towards the basket with Vegeta hot on his trail. He went up strong but Vegeta stripped it from behind regaining the ball. He instantly turned to shoot, but Goku regained his balance batting it down, forcing it to shoot high in the air. They both hoped after it with Vegeta tipping it away and Goku picking it up. He turned immediately to throw it down in the net, Vegeta did the same in a last attempt to stop it. The crowd watched in silence as the two went up for a head on collision.

"11-10....Goku wins...."

Bulma clutched her hands to her chest.

"Oh Vegeta....."

Vegeta sat on the black top as the after math of the game sunk in. He looked up to the sound of heavy breathing from Goku and an extended hand..

"Hey good game Vegeta. That was a great effort"

Vegeta stood up refusing the help from Goku picking up his shirt from off the ground. He began to walk away clutching it in his hand as he looked back slightly.

"But as always Kakarot...not good enough."

Vegeta took to the sky in defeat, he had fallen once more.

END OF PART III

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Next time on Dragonball Z it's Carnival fever, and what a better time for the young Trunks to harness his budding romance!? It's all that and a load of fun on the next exciting episode of Dragonball Z!

Meeting in a Special Place.